Senior Project Manager Mechanical

Southland Industries Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Paid parental leave

Training/professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading MEP company in Austin, Texas is seeking a Project Manager to oversee complex mechanical and electrical projects. The role involves managing construction activities, developing client relationships, and ensuring project profitability while adhering to corporate policies. Candidates should have a mechanical engineering degree and at least 2 years of management experience in construction. The position offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction management experience required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are necessary.
• OSHA-30 certification must be obtained within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management direction on complex projects.
• Assume primary project leadership responsibilities.
• Monitor and control project construction to ensure compliance.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

MS Office skills

Problem-solving

Education

4-year mechanical engineering or construction science degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

Provide overall management direction on complex mechanical or electrical projects and analyze and develop new business opportunities relative to a particular client, group of clients, geographical area, or type of project (typically within the healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, or data center industries).

Position Details

• Assume primary project leadership responsibilities in partnership with other key team members and project personnel.
• Evaluate the scope of work. Analyze project alternatives, such as material specifications and preliminary construction methods, to develop the optimal construction techniques for the project.
• Plan, organize and staff key project positions through regional department heads, subordinate project managers, general superintendents, etc.
• Coordinate with project superintendents and fabrication department to discuss prefabrication possibilities and/or alternatives prior to and during project construction.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within the boundaries of Southland’s corporate policy.
• Initiate and maintain liaison with clients and A/E contacts to facilitate successful construction activities.
• Negotiate, prepare and issue subcontracts.
• Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site project superintendent. Prepare, issue and update master project schedule and variance reports to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget.
• Research and analyze new materials (functionality, performance, reliability, quality, cost and contract conformance).
• Manage financial aspects of contracts (costs, billings, and collections) to maintain profitability goals and positive cash flow while simultaneously maintaining a positive relationship with client.
• Manage risks. Assess alternatives to overcome system coordination issues. Investigate potentially serious situations to circumvent problems or promptly implement corrective measures as required.
• Actively pursue additional work through change orders.
• Ensure project document controls are in compliance with contract requirements and Southland standards.
• Supervise/mentor the work of other project managers and assistant project managers, when assigned.
• Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

Qualifications

• 4-yr mechanical engineering or construction science degree (or commensurate levels of technical training and related experience)
• 2+ years of construction management experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Excellent MS Office skills and ability/desire to learn new software systems
• OSHA-30 certification (if not currently certified, must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire)
• Must be courteous, professional, diplomatic, and highly motivated
• Employment is contingent upon satisfying all jobsite-specific access requirements, with no outstanding restrictions from any jobsite or from working with any of Southland’s partnering General Contractors, Owners, Customers, etc.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

Contingent Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement

Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer **** and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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